US Bridges

W Bluff RD over Oak Creek (f 173)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 3S of Raymond · Structure no. C005512015

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Bluff RD over Oak Creek (f 173) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Bluff RD over Oak Creek (f 173) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2038. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesW Bluff RD
CrossesOak Creek (f 173)
Location3S of Raymond
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates40.9156, -96.7694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2018)
Projected traffic49 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Bluff RD over Oak Creek (f 173) built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Bluff RD over Oak Creek (f 173) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does W Bluff RD over Oak Creek (f 173) carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is W Bluff RD over Oak Creek (f 173)?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Bluff RD over Oak Creek (f 173)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.